75 Days ’till camp opens: A look at our numbers

Today marks our 75 day countdown until we welcome our first Chalutzim (pioneers/campers) to the Ramah Ranch. In this time of Pesach, when we think about 4 cups of wine, 3 matzot and the numbers in “Who Knows One”, I wanted to reflect on a few of the key numbers we are thinking about as we prepare for our upcoming camp session

300 Gallons of milk we anticipate using this summer—most from a local organic supplier

250 Campers currently registered for the 2012 summer season

140 Campers who are coming to Ramah Outdoor Adventure in 2011 for the first time

130 Maximum number of campers at camp at any one time

50 Program staff members who are working in camp this year

40 Additional campers we are hoping to enroll before opening day

20 Horses coming to “work” at camp this summer

18 Number of shower stalls in our renovated shower-house.

13 Number of campers coming from the State of Oklahoma

8 Hens who will be laying eggs at camp this summer

7 Dogs we will have living with us on the ranch (they all belong to older

staff members and do not live in camper tents)

2 Goats coming to camp this summer (on loan from a local goat farmer)

1 Currently registered camper from each of the following states: Wyoming, Wisconsin and